Where to Watch Once Were Warriors (1995) in the US

What it's about

Set in urban Auckland (New Zealand) this movie tells the story of the Heke family. Jake Heke is a violent man who beats his wife frequently when drunk, and yet obviously loves both her and his family. The movie follows a period of several weeks in the family's life showing Jake's frequent outburst of violence and the effect that this has on his family. The youngest son is in trouble with the police and may be put into a foster home while the elder son is about to join a street gang. Jake's daughter has her own serious problems which are a key element in the plot.

Cast and crew

Director

Lee Tamahori

Writer

Riwia Brown, Alan Duff

Starring

Rena Owen, Temuera Morrison, Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

Details

Release date

Mar 3, 1995

Language

English, Maori, Spanish

Country

New Zealand

Box office

$1,608,570

Awards

22 wins & 7 nominations total

Where to Watch Once Were Warriors (1995) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Once Were Warriors in the United States?

Once Were Warriors is available with a subscription, free with a participating library card, to rent, or to buy in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on BFI Player (HD) and Film Movement Plus (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla and Kanopy (HD). Rent the movie on Fandango at Home and Prime Video. Buy the movie on Apple TV Store.

Can I stream Once Were Warriors or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Watch the movie with a subscription on BFI Player (HD) and Film Movement Plus (HD). Rent the movie on Fandango at Home and Prime Video. Buy the movie on Apple TV Store.

Can I watch Once Were Warriors for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla and Kanopy (HD).